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EHarmony on Ellen?
Did anyone else notice on the Ellen Show when Portia was a guest and they were playing the 'Newlyweds Game,' that eHarmony was the sponsor? I'm confused?
Posted by jthomas on March 19, 2009
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Beef Wrangler responds:
It seems that eHarmony, which orginated as a straight religious dating site started by evangelical Christians, was sued by a gay guy in New Jersey, and as part of the settlement, eHarmony has to make its services available to gay men and lesbians. Now why any gay man or lesbian would want to find a match on a straight evangelical Christian dating site is beyond me. And can you imagine who they might match you up with? Some freak who's out to pray away your sexual orientation. Your first date would probably be an Exodus International meeting! But maybe advertising on Ellen was part of the settlement. Anybody know for sure?
Posted by Beef Wrangler on March 19, 2009
Why Would A Gay Bar Have A Straight Manager?
I went to Broadways for the first time in a few months and apparently they let their manager go and replaced him with a straight guy. Are they trying to turn the place?
Posted by BarFly on February 22, 2009
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Straight, gay – it's all good!
I don't care if he's straight, as long as he's hot. If he's gay-friendly, I say, "Pour me another one." I'm an equal opportunity drinker!
Posted by Beef Wrangler on February 23, 2009
I hear ya Beef Wrangler...
But he's not!
Posted by BarFly on February 23, 2009
For the better
As long as they are providing good service who gives a shit who they are having sex with. We are in the 21st century there are straight people working in other gay bars. I know the gay community doesnt like being judged so why should we do the judging
Posted by outonthetown on February 24, 2009
Really BarFly?
If you don't think a straight guy can manage a gay establishment are you saying that a gay guy couldn't manage a straight establishment? We are supposed to be fighting for equality not judging people for their sexual orientation.
Posted by OutInDenver on February 27, 2009
Wake up silly queens
I don't think straight people should be allowed to manage a gay bar, just as gay employees shouldn't be allowed to work in straight establishments. This post is so small-minded and bitchy.
Posted by SteveDenver on March 26, 2009
Bring a babysitter you sloppy drunk!
I understand everyone likes to have a good time at a bar, but is it necessary for you to get so intoxicated that you annoy everyone within a 20-foot radius of you? My friends and I are nice people, and we are more than willing to meet, chat and get to know you, but when your drunk a$@ comes over to our table, pulls up a chair and you begin touching me as if we were long lost loves, I draw the line. If you are going to drink and get that drunk, bring a babysitter!
Posted by gman27 on February 11, 2009
wanna be two spirits
this is for a group who thinks they are real indians, guess again people 1/8 n 1/32 is not full blood, prading around town and wanting to be seen, but going to the bath house in a group is not the way, theres sooo much more to being native then singing, beading and dancing... get it right y'all
Posted by noitanworc on December 29, 2008
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'skin to 'skin
if being a "real indian" means going around and harshing on others for activities that harm no one, then take my name off the band roll in the tribal office, take my booth at Denver March, and take away my frybread recipe, I want no part of divisive, derisive, culture cop complaining. Grow up, there are better things to do on or off the rez than caring about the Wanabi tribe. Following the elder's way doesn't exempt you from called a jerk when you act like one. Peace and Respect, people of all nations.
Posted by Sapphic Salteaux Sis on January 30, 2009
fake
well yeah they might not be hurting peope, but you can preach indian ways and still go out and do stupid shit, you gotta practice what you preach, and if you preach to me well you got a cock in your mouth i can't hear you
Posted by yeah,yeah,yeah on February 10, 2009
where are you
since i don't drink anymore i don't go to the bars but i still crave gay contact iv'e tryed different websites and by the time i fill out all the froms there no one to talk to and they want me to pay for this could someone tell me where i can just chat without all the other stuff and where you go to cruse (in aurora) without going to the bars
Posted by callme michael on December 26, 2008
Day Without A Gay Protest
The concept of the “Day without a gay protest” is admirable although I do not feel it has received the respect it deserves. For example: Out Front Colorado, Denver’s largest GLBT publication’s offices are open, yet they are “supporting”, although not observing this protest, as noted in a Rocky Mountain News article. If GLBT companies are not participating in protesting such an important GLBT issue; a measure that withdrew rights from Americans, how will this statement of outrage be heard? If a woman’s right to vote was revoked I believe O Magazine would not turn a blind eye because “only the comptroller and a staff photographer would show up at the office”. I applaud those who participated in this protest, risking corrective action at work and donated time our community to stand up and speak out for what they believe in and know what’s right. Change will not happen over night although the more people who speak out for equality, the sooner we will find the realization of the GLBT having the same simple rights of love that the rest of the nation does not know the absence of.
Posted by Be Informed on December 10, 2008
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Beef Wrangler responds:
The purpose of Day Without a Gay was to demonstrate the financial impact that GLBT people have on the larger society – to show how our absence would negatively impact the workforce, businesses and the economy. To negatively impact our own GLBT business (OFC) by not showing up for work, and to negatively impact our own community (our readers and advertisers who support our community) by sabotaging our own newspaper would totally defeat the purpose of Day Without a Gay. As a GLBT newspaper, we support our community and our community's causes by showing up for work and putting out one of the oldest GLBT publications in the country. That's how we speak out for equality. Thanks for supporting Day Without a Gay and OFC!
Posted by Beef Wrangler on
RE: Day Without a Gay
I struggled deciding if I would indeed be a true supporter for Day Without a Gay. I contemplated "calling in gay" to work. However, thought about the possible reactions of my fellow so-workers and not to mention the possible consequences. I felt some minor fear of if I would be ridiculed or belittled for standing up for what I believed in. Now that I think about it, I guess that's how things never change is if no one speaks up for themselves or for a cause regardless of what it may be for. I look back and commend the people who participated in Day Without a Gay and wish that I would have had the courage to have joined them.
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on December 15, 2008
Thanksgiving @ Charlies
What was one of the most well attended and beautiful gatherings at Charlies was, otherwise, marred by the constant playing of Christmas carols! Isn't a month of that already enough? It wasn't just inappropriate, it was beyond wierd. I felt like the holiday had been hijacked. Bad form Charlies! Totally uncool!
Posted by Beecher Ashe on December 3, 2008
Please boycott all CineMark Theaters!
I just found out that Cinemark, a main movie theater chain, donated almost $10000 to CA's "Vote Yes on Prop 8." The movie theater I frequent, the Belmar 16, is in fact a Cinemark. I don't need my dollars being used to spread the idea of homophobia, so I will never again frequent any Cinemark Theater. I urge the rest of the lgbt community to do likewise.
Posted by BrowncoatJW on November 25, 2008
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RE: Please boycott all CineMark Theaters!
Thanks for the useful information!
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on November 28, 2008
Belmar Cinemark
Thanks for the heads up. It looks like MILK showings may be limited to the Mayan theater in Denver. I saw it this week ... excellent. For your information, the Belmar neighborhood development is subsidized by Lakewood taxpayers, and I would have a beef with the City Council if the owner of Cinemark Belmar profits by taxpayer dollars to spread his homophobia.
Posted by Me on December 4, 2008
What I wouldn't do for a dance bar...
that actually plays great music people can dance to (hint: we're not all cracked out kids, slow it DOWN). The south Broadway bar just needs to rid themselves of that mess of a DJ they currently have and the big place (although fun) is such a hit or miss on the music, that it's almost not worth going unless you know for a fact that the DJ is from out of town. Denver use to be such a hot spot for the latest dance music and the best clubs. What happened? I can turn on my radio and hear 90% of what's being played in the clubs which is seriously make me question why I even bother.
Posted by ready4change on November 25, 2008
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preachin to the chior
You are right don't waste your time and money. But I have to ask, where do they come from? These DJ's you deem worthy of listening to? You close yourself to all the possibilties and heaven forbid you have to look a little harder to find it and maybe eveb be disapointed a few times. That's the price u pay as a listener, u could go out and do it yourself. No pain. . .
Posted by RudeGirl808 on December 8, 2008
RE: prechin
I'm from Denver and that's why it drives me crazy that our bar scene has become so lax.
Posted by ready4change on December 29, 2008
Mixed Priorities.
I called The Center earlier this month about HIV testing since their website lists, FREE HIV Testing (no needles, anonymous, confidential) Testing, 1st Wednesday of each month, 5:30 - 6:30 pm @ The Center, 1050 Broadway, Denver, Test results are made available on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 5:30 - 6:00 pm, @ The Center, 1050 Broadway, Denver. When I called I was told that they no longer do this and haven't done testing at the Center for months!!! HOW ABOUT UPDATING THIS INFORMATION SO PEOPLE DON'T WASTE THEIR TIME? And less time advertising Scotch Tastings?
Posted by leirbag on November 19, 2008
Pansie Protest
I attended the Denver rally to protest Prop. 8's passage in California. While I applaud and appreciate the organizers for pulling the event together, it missed a crucial purpose: Giving voice to our community’s anger and frustration. I was not alone in my dismay. It felt more like a kum-by- ya peace-fest than a call to arms to fight for our right to have civil marriage as the option to legally formalizing our relationships. Even the ACLU and another LGBT group that spoke seemed to use it more as an advertising opportunity than a rally the troop’s opportunity. There was no singular message. No call to action. There were speakers, and then music interspersed including what appeared to be the winner of Gay American Idol (if there were such a version). Anger is a legitimate and powerful emotion that can become ugly if not allowed to vent. We don’t need to torch cars or trash buildings but we do need to be able to give voice to our feelings: the abject disappointment and sense of betrayal. The overwhelming message I had from the rally for the hour+ that I stuck around before becoming disgusted was to be a good little Gay and don’t cause any trouble. Well, good Gays finish last. We aren’t going anywhere until we start to make people a little nervous. It really is okay. As long as we allow politicians to take our money and our votes, and not demand anything in return, we aren’t going to go anywhere too quickly. As California showed, we can even go backwards. We need to write our elected representatives from the top down and tell them that we, unequivocally, want our rights. If they aren’t going to work for us empty promise after empty promise, we pull the purse strings tightly and refuse to cast a vote for them. If the politicians aren’t doing anything for us then they are no better than their competitors. As one protestor’s sign stated in California following the election, “No More Mrs. Nice Gay!”
Posted by BBrophy on November 17, 2008
Violation of my civil rights/possible hate crime
16 November 2008 To Whom it May Concern: My name is Jerome Schroeder. I am a 40-year-old physician in Denver, CO and have practiced Diagnostic Radiology, primarily detecting breast cancer, in the downtown Denver area for over 6 years. Although I knew I was gay since high school, I only came out publicly, first to friends, then to my family, three years ago. I have lived for the last two-and-a-half years with my boyfriend, George, who is hoping to enter Pharmacy School next fall. On the evening of November 12 of this year, I attended the Madonna concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver with George and several other friends, many of us having always wanted to see Madonna. I’ve heard that she refused to play Denver dates after Colorado passed anti-gay legislation Amendment 2 in the early ‘90s and I believe this was the first time since then that she played here. About ˝ of the way through the concert, I believe that I and my boyfriend (and by association, one female friend with us) were the victim of a hate crime, or at least, discrimination based on our sexual orientation. We arrived about 30 minutes before Madonna started playing and had two drinks while watching the arena fill. When Madonna began we took our seats in the club level. George sat to my right and our (straight) friend Sacha sat to his right. We were in the last row in our section with our backs against a wall (there were only about 8 or 9 rows in the section). In front of us was what appeared to be a heterosexual couple attending the concert together: he was directly in front of me and she was directly in front of George. From the very start of the concert, the male seemed agitated. He turned to us frequently in the first 30 minutes of the concert and several times said ‘Fucking faggots!’ under his breath, but loud enough for us to hear. Early in the concert, I accidentally dripped a few drops of water from the last of my drink and he turned and screamed at me. I told him to relax, turn around and enjoy the concert. Although the couple never stood during the concert (despite nearly everyone else in the arena doing so) he left his seat several times, each time yelling ‘Fucking faggots!’ as he left. George later told me he feared that he would be waiting for us after the concert and that he may provoke a confrontation. We were relieved, then, when, about and hour or so into the concert, they both left and were gone for 15 minutes or so. We thought they had left for good. It was at this time that Denver Police officers, presumably off-duty cops working the concert, entered our row and motioned for all three of us to follow them. When they got us to the common area behind the seats, they informed us that ‘The Pepsi Center would like you to leave.’ They would not tell us why. They would not tell us what we must have done to deserve this. They said that a complaint had been filed, but wouldn’t tell us who filed it or what it said. They continued to tell us to leave, then, because I was the most vocal about wanting information, they focused on me (there were about 9 of them) and told me to leave or get arrested. I held out my hands and said ‘Arrest me!’ which they promptly did. The panic in George’s eyes as they led me away will stay with me forever…I called out to him to leave and call a lawyer friend of ours and that I’d get hold of him when I could. My rights were never read to me. Two officers led me to the holding area in the Pepsi Center. The one on my left had a name badge, which said ‘R. Frank.’ The one on my right did not have a name badge, so I repetitively asked him for his name…he ignored me. The holding area had a small cage and I was the only one in it. Directly in front of the cage was a desk at which R. Frank sat filling out paperwork. The other officer was to my right (outside of my cage) in a little sitting area, seemingly fascinated by whatever was on a TV. bolted to the wall near the ceiling in the corner. I continued asking him for his name (I particularly remember him staring at a McDonald’s commercial while I kept asking for his name) and he continued to ignore me. I was, of course, cuffed this entire time. After about 20 minutes or so (I had been arrested at about 10:30p and I think it was a little after 11 by then) other Denver Police officers arrived to take me ‘downtown.’ During the transfer of custody, my cuffs were switched and the officer whose name I still didn’t know started screaming at me, his face inches from mine, telling me ‘Never fucking interrupt me when I’m on my phone!’ while poking me in the chest with his finger. When I informed him that I simply wanted to know his name, he kept screaming at me and poking me in the chest. I responded by telling him to stop touching me (my hands were cuffed behind my back the entire time). Finally, he yelled his name at me, claiming his last name was Belou…I have no way of verifying this at this time. I was then put into a ‘paddy wagon’ and taken downtown where I was booked and fingerprinted. I finally was released after I posted $100 bond and my fingerprints passed a national database. I walked home at 5:30am the next morning. I received a yellow citation for my arrest and I am formally charged with ‘trespassing.’ Again, they did not read me my rights and did not charge me with anything else. They did not do a breathalyzer on me or accuse me of drunkenness, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest or anything else. I have not seen the police report or the alleged complaint filed against us. George and Sacha left the Pepsi Center without being charged with anything. The police confiscated George’s and my tickets, but Sacha refused to give up hers. One of my friends who attended was sitting in a row 7 or 8 in front of us and didn’t see us get removed. However, Sacha got him while I was being arrested and he did see me get led away. He is a concierge at the Pepsi Center but was only attending the concert that night. He got our tickets for us which I paid for with a credit card. Since the incident, he has asked around at work and has discovered that the complaint was filed by the girl of the couple who claimed that I (or someone) ‘shoved’ her. At no time did any of us have any interaction with her. I personally couldn’t even tell you what color her hair or skin was. I am convinced that the complaint filed against us was because the male of the couple in front of us had either a problem with George and I being gay (and occasionally showing basic affection) or with gay people in general. I have no idea why he would attend a Madonna concert, but, as mentioned earlier, neither he nor his companion stood once during the concert and neither seemed to be enjoying it (Madonna doesn’t have an opening act; just her). Although I haven’t seen the complaint, on the ticket I was given the ‘complainant’ line is signed by “Jessica St-----“ (I can’t make out the last name). I don’t know if she was the girl in front of us or not, but I presume she was as they re-took their seats once we were removed. I was humiliated, embarrassed and terrorized by the entire experience and truly feel that it was initiated by the couple in front of us and their fear or anger at homosexuals. The police did not follow Pepsi Center protocol (according to my concierge friend) which requires them to get our side of the story (at least) and trying to resolve the issue, usually by reseating one of the two parties. And, as I’ve mentioned earlier, they did not read me my rights. A trespassing charge, I’m told, is a ‘generic’ charge that is filed if someone refuses to leave when asked to by a cop. However, I had a legal ticket to the concert and was sitting in my assigned seat. I am angry with the couple in front of us who filed a false charge, the police who handled the situation (particularly the two who led me away), the Denver Police Department in general, the Pepsi Center and the city of Denver. George and Sacha are also still traumatized by the whole event. As insignificant as it may sound, Madonna was a childhood heroine of Sacha’s and she has waited her whole life to see her perform. That dream was shattered that night, too. I feel that, at minimum, our civil rights were violated and, if the complaint filed against us mentions anything about our sexuality, this was a hate-crime. The Denver Police Department, the City of Denver and the Pepsi Center obviously do not have the proper protocols in place or training in handling these types of situations. By the way, while I was in jail, I met two young Hispanic gay males (friends, not lovers) who were also arrested at the Madonna concert, one being accused of stealing a white woman’s purse. The purse was apparently located un ‘stolen.’ Nevertheless, they were both arrested. And, at a Proposition 8 protest in Denver which we attended yesterday, I met two others who were arrested at the Madonna concert apparently because they had Mexican ID’s (which were valid) but the cops ‘didn’t like how they looked.’ I don’t know what they were charged with. I also have a gay black friend who, upon hearing my story, related that just last Sunday, as he walked at night down a downtown Denver street with a cane (a prop, not a medical device), Denver police stopped him because someone ‘reported a black man with a sword…’ George and I are white (as is Sacha) so I don’t think that Denver police are racially motivated necessarily, but I also don’t think that the Hispanics arrested at the Madonna concert were given the option of leaving as I was. But it does seem as though there is an anti-gay attitude. Denver is otherwise quite tolerant of gay folks and has a fairly large gay community. I’m writing this to you as an appeal for your advice and support. While I am not necessarily interested in a large civil monetary settlement, I do feel that there are ongoing injustices against gays in Denver, which are being ignored and/or allowed to happen (or even propagated) by the very people we trust to protect us. It is an outrage that we were disrespected as we were and I would like to pursue action to the point that changes are made. Minimally, I would like to be compensated the cost of our tickets (about $600) my costs of incarceration and bail (about $190) and whatever legal costs I incur to clear this charge (my attorney estimated about $2500). I would also like a formal apology from the Pepsi Center and the Denver Police Department, a formal reprimand for the two police officers who arrested me and a review by the Pepsi Center and the Denver Police Department of their policies for removing people at events. I would also like the couple in front of us, should they prove to be the ones who submitted the complaint against us to be charged with filing a false police report. I apologize for the length of this story, but I wanted to be as detailed as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Best Regards, Jerome S. Schroeder, MD 2532 Glenarm Place Denver, CO 80205 shadowdoc97@gmail.com 303/906.7541
Posted by shadowdoc on November 16, 2008
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RE: Madonna Concert Night Ruined by A-Holes
Shadowdoc, Have you contacted any legal representation? Where exactly is this situation at now if you are still pursuing anything? I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience especially since it was originally planned to be a memorable evening for different reasons.
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on December 21, 2008
Change of Mind
After reading the newest issue of Out Front Colorado now available at newstands I have a change of heart of this particular incident. Reading the true story made me realize that people should be honest and take things more seriously. Thank you Out Front Colorado for the update and providing the best GLBT news Colorado has to offer.
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on January 15, 2009
good luck
Jerome-godspeed to you. I hope everything works out for you. Sounds like you got a raw deal.
Posted by msery on February 20, 2009
Was this ever saw through?
Hello, Jerome, I'm very curious if you took any other legal actions against the officers. I'd like to know because it's bugging me that I don't know what happened in the end. That's just really unfair to you and your boyfriend. = I'd like to know that Denver isn't entirely all anti-gay (yes, I know it is but I'd like to know politically). I live in Colorado as well. I know this was in 2008 and it's not April 2009 but I'd still like to know the rest of the story.
Posted by Dispel on April 24, 2009
LIVES ON THE LINE-so get the F out of the way!
This morning on my way to work I am driving along and hear a siren. My first reaction? "Throw it out the window!"....kidding....really? PULL OVER! So I proceed on my morning drive only to come to an intersection where traffic is at a standstill and the ambulance is forced to stop at a red light. Does no one put themselves in the shoes of the loved one and the person that is being saved? PULL THE HECK OVER AND LET THEM THROUGH....it could be you they are trying to save someday.
Posted by AquaMan on November 11, 2008
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Thank You
Thank You for your voice! You should try being the EMT attempting to get to the scene asap........stress! Then when people just won't pull over.....SAD! *sighs*
Posted by Jaded Labyrinth on December 14, 2008
Am I the Only One?
Okay... I have pondered the thought several times if I had to be the only one. Is it just me or are there many others out there that really are not into the over-crowded scene at a certain bar on a certain day mainly because drinks are a certain price? I understand that the simple solution in my particular case would be to obviously not attend this certain bar. However, should I have to sacrifice the minimal social time I have throughout the work week because a certain bar allows an excessive amount of people at a given time? I ask you: Am I the only person that feels slightly uncomfortable having to plow through a herd of people to use the restroom? Am I the only one who is irritated to wait an excessive amount of time for a beverage that sometimes is not the best quality? Am I the only one who believes that on particular days this particular bar seems like a meat market? In conclusion, to make a long story short, I've been to this particular bar fewer times than I count on both of my hands, but I ask myself: Am I the only one?
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on November 5, 2008
What's up with Denver bartenders???
I make me crazy to wait in these long lines at the bars for watered down drinks to have some rude jerk walk right up to the side of the bar a get service before those who've patiently waited. And I keep hearing "this is how it is in bigger cities." Having just moved here from a "bigger" city, I assure you that's NOT how it's done. In fact you're more likely to be the absolute last person served once, if not completely ignored altogether. So bartenders...consider....the next time you help those who've been waiting like respectful adults, you just may see an increase in those tips.
Posted by joeblow1969 on November 4, 2008
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RE: What's up with Denver bartenders???
joeblow1969, I would have to say that I agree with you. However, I feel the need to add my 'two cents'. I'm certain that you have heard the old saying "It's not what you know, but who you know." In the majority bar scenes (straight & gay) that I have experienced first hand; beauty does (unfortunatey) play a part in getting what one wants at a convenience. In my opinion, it may be a tad unfair or unprofessional, but it happens. Some people have no consideration for others when they're out in a club or bar and feel free to take the easy route to get with the want. Don't get me wrong, it's just a reality that looks 'somtimes' do matter. In a perfect world we all would be able to act like mature, respectful, and considerate adults. Until that time I guess, us "average joes" have to wait in those lines. But.....sorry for you, bartenders!
Posted by He_Likes_Guys on November 6, 2008
Not All Bartenders
While I can sympathize with what has happened, I can honestly say that as a bartender, it is not entirely true. My friends, especially, know better than to expect special treatment from me when I'm behind the bar. My guests are served in the order in which they've approached me...to the best of my knowledge. I've even had customers tell me "he was here first" which is actually helpful for when my back is turned. And no, looks do not play a part in it.....and this is just my personal opinion and the way in which I operate.
Posted by He Pours Drinks on January 11, 2009
Mice Sushi and a Poo Poo Platter Please
Ok rhymes with Schmopal....I like eating out of the ordinary things but sushi and mice DON'T mix. Horrible service, not getting all of our food AND a mouse infestation in front of our very eyes is TOO much. I'll pass on the Poo Poo Platter.
Posted by AquaMan on November 3, 2008
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Yuck!
Disgusting!
Posted by yellow on November 4, 2008
Alone in a Conservative Community
Hi I'm Kevin and I'm openly gay and currently living in Highlands Ranch. I'm only 17 and have been out for three years now and am loving it! The only problem is that Highlands Ranch is a rich white man's community, leaving no room for gays,other ethnicities, even people that dress differently. Although it is a nice community, it has been awful trying to get along here. Being the only out kid in my school, it has been extremely difficult to meet anyone, and I have never actually dated anyone. Even though I'm very confident about myself, when it comes to boys, I feel ugly and stupid and... I don't know, just unwanted. And I know that's not true but its awful not even getting to be around people that I can relate to especially when my school is filled with hardcore conservative Christians. I'm a senior though and I'm graduating soon, but 10 years of this have been awful and I just wish there was a solution, being lonely is the worst thing in the world. Kevbot
Posted by Kevbot on October 16, 2008
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Beef Wrangler responds:
Hang in there. Trust me, it seems like hell now, but you're a senior, and when you go off to college, or out into the working world, things will be totally different. You only have a few months to go. The "real world" has its problems, but it also has more queers than you could ever count. It will definitely be worth the wait. If you need someone to talk to now, get in touch with Rainbow Alley, the youth program at the GLBT Community Center of Colorado here in Denver. Go to www.glbtcolorado.org to find out about Rainbow Alley.
Posted by Beef Wrangler on October 17, 2008
been there
this is for kevbot i came out when i was 14 back in the 60s and i some times still have to hid it ,to beef good responds i wish we had places to go back then
Posted by callme michael on December 26, 2008
Hamburger Mary's - Not so Mary
Hamburger Mary's, I love you.... The food is great, the drinks are awesome, and the atmosphere is very entertaining BUT the service often times SUCKS. Yeah, I said it, "SUCKS". The guy and lady who run the place always walk around like they have a major chip on their shoulder. Not all of the wait staff and bartenders SUCK but often times their customer services is embarrassing. My buddies and I tip very well, we are nice, and not demanding at all. I waited tables when I was in college so I get that their are bad days but the same people giving bad service all the time. I love going to Hamburger Mary's because of the food, drinks and atmosphere but why can't the service be just as good. The sad thing is that the management is just as bad, WTF. If you have ever gone to Hamburger Mary's I am sure you know what I am talking about.
Posted by The Gay Guy on October 12, 2008
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I agree...
I came to Mary's couple times for vegetarian burgers. Now, their services made me not wanting to Mary's again. It's hard to convince me to return to Mary's afterward.
Posted by Endy on October 19, 2008
I agree, Hamburger Mary's, NOT so Mary
My friends and I went to Hamburger Mary's for their brunch. My friends were hesitant to go but I insisted, BIG MISTAKE!!! We order and the waitress made a few recommendations on our order which we thought was very cool. When the person brought our order to us it was NOT what we order. So get this, it took them 3 times to run our order and they still did not get it right, LoL. The waitress was very apologetic and we were still cool with her because we wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. She leaves to go on what seemed like a break and then she realizes she had us setting there with no silverware. Of course we were smart enough to ask someone else for the silverware. She must have been feeling guilty because she sent one of the waiters over to try and make things cool, his response, and I am being serious (no joke), "come on guys it's not like you come to Mary's for the service" and he laughed. Well so much for there tag line of "Eat, Drink, and be Mary" because my friend and I are usually not feeling "Mary" when we leave the F@!ken place. What I usually see is a bunch of fairy's being not so Mary so I guess if they are going to give that kind of service they should change their tag line to "Eat, Drink, and be not so Mary". At least then they will be practicing what they preach.
Posted by Another dissatisfied customer on October 20, 2008
First the service, now THE FOOD
I went to our local GLBT friendly Hamburger Mary's to watch the Broncos (not sure why now...) and have a few beers and food with my pals. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and fries which I have had MANY times. Maybe I didn't have enough beer yet because the fries tasted like they had sat there all day and the pork tasted like someone ground up plastic in it. Mary's I think it's time we parted ways....it's not me, it's you.
Posted by AquaMan on October 21, 2008
Where the F*CK is the damn door
I'm sorry to keep bringing this up but WHERE is the door on the first floor of the women's bathroom in JR's?
Posted by WonderWoman on September 30, 2008
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response to where is the #@$% door
If the women at Jr's actually acted like women and not like steroid raging bulls, the restrooms might actually remain in working order. You'd think a bull ran through the womens rooms after a Thursday night not a bunch of ladies. Broken doors, sinks, toilets, toilet guts, lights, tile walls? Come on ladies. Grow up and treat the place if it were your own and maybe the owners would keep the place in top working order not looking like you leave it week after week. Your 0.50 cents your spending on a beer isnt even gong to buy a toilet seat for christ sake! Figure it out!
Posted by Fix it on October 13, 2008
McDonald's on Colfax
After a fun filled night at a local bar you get a hunkerin' for some McDonald's fries right? So....you drive (carefully) to the closest one...for me it's on Colfax in Cap Hill. Has anyone noticed that they only take cash after a certain time? What is up with that? Easier to pocket or what?
Posted by AquaMan on September 30, 2008
Why? Rhymes with Schmangler Why?
I totally get the "Ladies Nights" or the "Guys Get $1 Off" Specials....so if a Beer Bust is JUST for men can you please POST IT somewhere? Maybe on the front door? Don't be rude to the select few ladies that DO wander there on Sundays to accomodate their gay boyfriends who are more than willing to give you the $8 for some beers. No need to segregate in a community that is already fighting for equality.
Posted by urmom on September 30, 2008